Tantra is a Sanskrit word that means "loom" or "system" and can be interpreted as the knowledge that leads to the awareness or consciousness of being. Tantrism is a sexual cult that, some sources suggest, originated some 5000 years ago.
The roots of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism can be traced to this ancient system of belief. According to the teachings of Tantra, mundane actions can take on symbolic significance. In this way, as human beings, we can participate in creation and come to self-knowledge.
